What is Barclays's 24 months, and the card closed?

To earn a Barclays card's bonus a second time, it must be more than 24 months since the last bonus on that card, and the card must be closed. You can't hold two of the same Barclays card at once. Terms state it; applicants report enforcement varies.

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Barclays 24 months, and the card closed

To earn a Barclays card's bonus a second time, it must be more than 24 months since the last bonus on that card, and the card must be closed.

Applies to: Barclays cards
Where it comes from: In the issuer's terms; The issuer states this, in a card's terms or an official statement.
Last verified: September 26, 2026

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You can't hold two of the same Barclays card at once.
Terms state it; applicants report enforcement varies.

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Approval
The 6/24 rule
Barclays may decline you if you have opened 6 or more cards, with any bank, in the last 24 months, though it applies this unevenly.
Reported by applicants